CF72 8BU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Greyhound Lane, 0.3km from Llantrisant in Llantrisant. Administratively it sits within Llantrisant and Talbot Green ward and the Pontypridd constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £168k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for CF72 8BU are sourced from Output Area W00006290 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GREYHOUND LANE, CF72 8BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREYHOUND LANE, CF72 8BU.
314
46
£ 41,700 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF72 8BU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. CF72 8BU's 69% ownership and 46-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF72 8BU. The average age is 46.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 168,000
1 sales · Mean £ 168,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CF72 8BU has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- Clwb Rygbi Llantrisant0.6 km
- Llantrisant RFC0.6 km
- Clwb Golff Llantrisant a Phont-y-clun0.7 km
- Cross Inn Hotel0.8 km
- Llantrisant Workingmens Club0.2 km
- + 15 more
Retailers - Other
30 nearby- Filco Foods0.7 km
- The Gourmet Butcher0.2 km
- Filco Foods0.7 km
- The Gourmet Butcher0.2 km
- Argos0.5 km
- + 25 more
Restaurant, Cafe
28 nearby- Bradleys Coffee0.7 km
- Castle Cafe0.2 km
- Leisure For Life Cafe0.2 km
- O’Sullivan’s Brasserie0.2 km
- Siop Goffi Butcher's Arms0.3 km
- + 23 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Co-operative 0.3 km
- Co-operative Group Ltd0.3 km
- Aldi0.8 km
- Marks and Spencer0.8 km
- Tesco Extra Stores Ltd0.7 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Jafran Indian0.2 km
- Jafran Indian0.2 km
- Jade Garden0.8 km
- Pizza Hot0.9 km
- Scrumps0.9 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pontyclun2.1 km
- Llanharan4.6 km
- Trefforest6.4 km
Bus Stops
- Southgate0.1 km
- Southgate0.1 km
- Wheatsheaf0.1 km
- Wheatsheaf0.1 km
- Penny Farthing 0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CF728BU · Data under Open Government Licence